State of South Dakota · 4 months ago
Intern - First Catch Center (Summer)
The South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks is seeking a First Catch Center Intern for the summer to assist in planning and executing statewide aquatic education programming. The intern will work independently while traveling around the state, providing educational fishing programs and maintaining equipment in the First Catch Center trailer.
Government
Responsibilities
Plan, execute, and evaluate statewide aquatic education programming
Work remotely and independently while traveling around the state with the First Catch Center
Provide programs in state parks and communities with audience bases ranging from family to adult classes
Maintain the upkeep of education equipment within the First Catch Center trailer
Answer questions of the public regarding fishing
Qualification
Required
APPLICANT MUST BE A CURRENT PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME STUDENT (MINIMUM OF 6 CREDIT HOURS) IN UPCOMING SEMESTER OR IN THE IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING SEMESTER
Qualified candidates must have either experience with education and outreach or working towards a relevant degree
The candidate MUST have a strong foundation of fishing experience where they can work independently, care for the equipment, and answer questions of the public
Preferred
Experience pulling a trailer is preferred but not required
Preference may be given to applicants with a standing of junior/senior, South Dakota residents, and students of South Dakota institutions
Company
State of South Dakota
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